Background
Lynn, William Harcourt was born on February 17, 1931 in New York City. Son of William Harcourt and Helen (Martin) Lynn.
Lynn, William Harcourt was born on February 17, 1931 in New York City. Son of William Harcourt and Helen (Martin) Lynn.
Bachelor, University Toronto, 1953.
Media planner, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1953-1955; director television programs, McCann-Erickson, New York City, 1955-1959; director television development, ABC, Los Angeles, 1960-1962; vice president, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1962-1965; senior vice president, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company Inc., New York City, 1965-1969; senior vice president media and television programming, Ketchum Advertising, New York City, 1970-1983; corporation vice-president, director world-wide media, The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, 1983-1990. Board directors Georgia Public television, Atlanta, from 1988.
Board delegations United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, 1981-1984. President United States Yacht Racing Union, Newport, Rhode Island, 1986-1988. Committee vice chairman International Yacht Racing Union, London, from 1987.
Trustee, president United States Sailing Foundation, Newport, 1980-1985. Member International Advertising Association (media committee from 1984), Association National Advertisers (television advertising/policy committee from 1983). Clubs: American Yacht (Rye, New York ).
Atlanta Yacht; Capital City. Hopetown Sailing (Bahamas). New York Yacht; Royal Western Yacht (Glasgow, Scotland).
Fort Worth Boat; Ida Lewis Yacht (Newport) (honorary).
Married Gay Stirling, July 30, 1960. Children: William Harcourt III, Margaret Stirling.